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An iconic hotel overlooking historic Foggy Bottom.

The unforgettable setting of The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. harkens back to Georgetown’s industrial past. Located in a converted early 20th Century incinerator building at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and K Street, near the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. is one of the region’s most architecturally significant hotels, located in the epicenter of a neighborhood of even greater historic proportions.

Georgetown is the quintessential example of an early-American town. Settled in 1691, Georgetown was originally populated for its convenience to the profitable Potomac River. By the late 18th century, Georgetown had quickly become a thriving, East Coast center for trade, fashion, art and culture, a reputation it enjoys to this day.

Bordering Georgetown is Foggy Bottom, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and home to George Washington University, government offices, and numerous Foggy Bottom hotels and landmarks, including the infamous Watergate complex. Near the Washington Harbour and upscale boutiques and dining in Georgetown,, our Foggy Bottom adjacent hotel is easily accessible from the Central Business District, the Kennedy Center and the monuments and museums of the National Mall.